M12 A-Coded 8 Pin Application
M12 A-Coded 8 Pin cables can be used in demanding applications.
They are ensure network throughput in harsh industrial environments.
• M12 A-coded straight 8pole plug to RJ45 plug. 26AWG Cat5E cable.
• Features: abrasion-resistant, flame-resistant, torsion- resistant, heat-resistant.
• High flexible, drag chain test 20KK cycles.
• 99% shielded, reliable signal transmission, 360 degree omni-directional Shielding in EMI Environment.
• For industrial machinery, Basler Sony Cognex CCD cameras, Matrix Vision Camera, Triton camera models, Networks, Ethernet, Power.
Application: Industrial Machine / EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP / Factory Automation
Delivery Time: 4-10 working days
Payment Terms: online or T/T
M12 A-Coded 8 Pin Specification
| M12 A Coded 8 Pin Specification |
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| Bill Of Materials | Wiring Diagram | |||
| Item | Description | QTY | Specification |  |
| ① | Wire | 1 | 4PX26AWG RoHS LF Opal Green | |
| ② | RJ45 Connector | 1 | 8P8C Cat5E | |
| ③ | Connector | 1 | M12 8P Male A Coded | |
| ④ | Inner Mold | 1 | PE(J5019) | |
| ⑤ | Outer Mold | 1 | PVC-Opal Green(Similar to RAL 6026) | |
| ⑥ | Copper Foil | 1 | 6mmx18μm | |
Wiring Diagram & Pinout of M12 A-Coded 8 Pin
| Drawing of M12 A Code 8 Pin | Pair Twist Insulator Colour | ||
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Pair Twist | Insulator Colour 1 | Insulator Colour 2 |
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| 1 | Blue | Blue / White | |
| 2 | Orange | Orange / White | |
| 3 | Green | Green / White | |
| 4 | Brown | Brown / White | |
| Blue / White: White line is injected on the blue insulator and occupys 20-25% of the dimension. The same for others. | |||
Cross-Section & Pair Twist Configuration
| Model NO. | OLA-T-CCB-84901-1003-XM | Printing | Ethernet, 4PX26AWG, 80°C, 30V, VW-1, LF | ||
| Style | 4PX26AWG RoHS LF Opal Green | Size | 4PX26AWG | ||
| Approbation | UL20276 AWM 80°C 30V | Flame Retardant Grade | VW-1 | ||
| Conductor |
Size | 26AWG/4P | Shielded |
Al/Pet | 0.05*20mm |
| Cond. Material | Bare Copper BC | Braid | 0.1TC | ||
| Construction | 30/0.08 BC | Covered | 99% Min | ||
| Diameter | 0.51mm | Jacketed |
Material | PVC | |
| Tolern | ±0.003mm | Avg.Thick. | 0.765mm | ||
| Insulation | Material | HDPE | Min.Thick. | 0.723mm | |
| Avg.Thick. | 0.207mm | Diameter | ø6.5±0.2mm | ||
| Min.Thick. | 0.184mm | Colour | Black (Similar to RAL 9005) | ||
| Diameter | 0.97±0.05mm | Electrical Properties |
Conductor Resistance | ≤124 Ω/km 20°C | |
| Colour | (Bule*Bule/White) | Test Voltage | 500V/1min | ||
| (Orange*Orange/White) | Insulating Resistance | > 10 MΩ/km 20°C | |||
| (Green*Green/White) | Characteristic Impedance | 100±15Ω | |||
| (Brown*Brown/White) | Wokring Tempearture | Fixed Installation | -20°C ~ 80°C | ||
| Pair Twist |
Pair Twist | 1P*26AWG | Moved Installation | -5°C ~ 50°C | |
| Diameter | 1.94mm | Minimal Bending Radius |
Fixed Installation | 5 X Cable-ø | |
| Assembly Standed | 26AWG/4P | Moved Installation | 8.5 X Cable-ø | ||
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Details of M12 8 Pin A-code
Product Photograph of M12 A-Coded 8 Pin
FAQ of M12 8 Pin A Coded
1. What Connector Configuration Does This M12 A-Coded 8 Pin Cable Use?
The cable has a straight M12 A-coded 8-pin male connector on one end and an RJ45 8P8C male connector on the other. It uses four twisted pairs of 26 AWG conductors in a Cat5e cable structure.
2. Is the M12 A-Coded 8 Pin Connector Interchangeable with an M12 X-Coded Connector?
No. A-coded and X-coded connectors have different mechanical keying and may use different pin assignments. Confirm the coding, connector gender and Ethernet pinout of the equipment before ordering.
3. Why Does the M12 A-Coded 8 Pin Cable Use Four Twisted Pairs with 100 ± 15 Ω Impedance?
The four twisted pairs carry balanced Ethernet signals and help control crosstalk between conductors. A characteristic impedance of 100 ± 15 Ω supports stable signal transmission when the cable, connector pinout and connected equipment are correctly matched.
4. Can the M12 A-Coded 8 Pin Cable Support GigE, EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP?
The cable is listed for GigE machine vision, EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP applications. Actual compatibility depends on whether the device’s M12 port uses the same eight-pin Ethernet mapping. An A-coded connector alone does not guarantee protocol compatibility.
5. Does the M12 A-Coded 8 Pin Cable Automatically Support PoE?
No. PoE requires compatible powered equipment, a compliant power-sourcing device and the correct conductor mapping. The product page does not specify an IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at or 802.3bt PoE rating, so PoE capability should be confirmed before use.
6. What Does the 20KK Drag-Chain Test Mean for the M12 A-Coded 8 Pin Cable?
A 20KK rating represents 20 million bending cycles under the supplier’s specified test conditions. Actual service life depends on bending radius, travel speed, stroke length, temperature and installation method. Request the test conditions when cycle life is a critical requirement.